What's the average rent in Lafayette, LA?

Rental Market Trends in Lafayette, LA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Lafayette, LA is $1,400 per month, which is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,400

0.0%No change month over month

-3.4%-$50 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

393

APARTMENTS

$1,167

HOUSES

$1,800

TOWNHOUSES

$1,595

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Lafayette, LA at $1,167 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,800 per month. Townhomes average $1,595 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$962
2 Bedrooms	$1,200
3 Bedrooms	$1,785
4 Bedrooms	$2,250
All	$1,400

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Lafayette, LA is $962 per month, followed by $1,200 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,785 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,250 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$650
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$1,825
4 Bedrooms	$2,650
All	$1,595

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Lafayette, LA is $650 per month, followed by $1,500 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,825 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,650 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$924
2 Bedrooms	$1,075
3 Bedrooms	$1,600
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,000

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Lafayette, LA is $924 per month, followed by $1,075 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $1,600 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$800
2 Bedrooms	$1,000
3 Bedrooms	$1,800
4 Bedrooms	$2,250
All	$1,800

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Lafayette, LA is $800 per month, followed by $1,000 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,800 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,250 for a 4 bedroom house.